The blues began on the plantations of the South, but it didn't stay there long. It is said that the blues is an amalgamation of Mexican guitars, Native American singing and African singing. It is often performed in a call and response manner, as it was first used to keep rhythm and bring a little joy to the lives of those picking cotton on the sprawling plantations of the Old … [Read more...]

A love for rock ‘n’ roll spurred the formation of Mojave Nomads. After attending a concert, lead singer Tyler Harris and guitarist Colter Hill thought, “Why can’t we do that? We love rock ‘n’ roll too!” Drummer Cole Eisenhour had jammed with Colter back in high school and a call out on Twitter for a bassist brought in Bryton Bell. The summer of 2014 saw them writing songs tog … [Read more...]

Barely Controlled Chaos is Their Secret to Success Queenadilla’s front man Chase McKnight picked up guitar only three years ago. A lot of practice and natural talent, combined with dumb luck, have led to unexpected success. He got his first electric guitar only a month before jamming with his second cousin, guitarist Nick Mayberry. They then brought on drummer Stacey F … [Read more...]

“Good things come in threes” has never sounded better than the absolutely captivating three-part harmony sung by The Souvenirs. Their new album, debuting in late August, is a must have for anyone who sincerely loves classic country. Marie (guitar/vocalist), Kiki, (bass/vocalist) and Corinne (fiddle/vocalist), former members of the Folka Dots, are now The Souvenirs, an all … [Read more...]

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